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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,984 cc

LB56 UVSMOT history

LB56 UVS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
91,658 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 UVS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 UVS was last recorded at 91,658 miles on 5 May 2026, 4,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,329 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,329 miles
Average per year
5,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,658 miles
  • 2025 – 87,329 miles
  • 2024 – 83,422 miles
  • 2022 – 75,610 miles
  • 2021 – 70,203 miles
  • 2020 – 66,067 miles
  • 2019 – 58,610 miles
  • 2018 – 51,325 miles
  • 2017 – 44,117 miles
  • 2016 – 34,942 miles
  • 2015 – 27,342 miles
  • 2014 – 19,687 miles
  • 2013 – 17,809 miles
  • 2012 – 15,663 miles
  • 2011 – 14,378 miles
  • 2009 – 7,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,658 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Weak beam image (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,658 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    91,658 miles
    Test number
    231493444877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Weak beam image (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail91,655 miles (+4,326)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,655 miles
    Test number
    419091546678
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Weak beam image (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass87,329 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    87,329 miles
    Test number
    928877629109
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers - smeary
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Fail87,322 miles (+3,900)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,322 miles
    Test number
    836960218823
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers - smeary
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Pass83,422 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    83,422 miles
    Test number
    225546258229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail83,419 miles (+370)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,419 miles
    Test number
    994266865898
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring incorrectly seated
  7. Fail83,049 miles (+23)3 dangerous9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,049 miles
    Test number
    591089263827
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords, twice (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut expoing cords, twice (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gator split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gator split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface missing (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier not clamped down (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel empty light on
    • AdvisoryService light on
  8. Fail83,026 miles (+7,416)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,026 miles
    Test number
    346637386853
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working Wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass75,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,610 miles
    Test number
    217164894910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,609 miles (+5,406)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,609 miles
    Test number
    416593613732
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass70,203 miles (+4,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,203 miles
    Test number
    203383140150
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass66,067 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,067 miles
    Test number
    118949166285
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc corroding on inner surface
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.
  13. Fail66,066 miles (+7,456)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,066 miles
    Test number
    186443997784
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc corroding on inner surface
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.
  14. Pass58,610 miles (+7,285)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,610 miles
    Test number
    440548709104
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.
  15. Pass51,325 miles (+7,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,325 miles
    Test number
    779197874209
    • AdvisoryAdvise headlamps patterns images pattern deteriorating
  16. Pass44,117 miles (+9,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,117 miles
    Test number
    120361140873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass34,942 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    34,942 miles
    Test number
    421471460872
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cracks in sidewall
  18. Fail34,942 miles (+7,600)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,942 miles
    Test number
    439751149320
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cracks in sidewall
  19. Pass27,342 miles (+7,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    27,342 miles
    Test number
    964272400253
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  20. Pass19,687 miles (+1,878)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    19,687 miles
    Test number
    727153924204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,809 miles (+2,146)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    17,809 miles
    Test number
    457781033433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,663 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    15,663 miles
    Test number
    468111332337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,378 miles (+6,945)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    14,378 miles
    Test number
    945440641335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,433 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    7,433 miles
    Test number
    754981029386
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB56 UVS

Does LB56 UVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 UVS is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 UVS?
The MOT on LB56 UVS is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 UVS done?
LB56 UVS was recorded at 91,658 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 5,116 miles a year.
Has LB56 UVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 UVS has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 UVS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 UVS find?
LB56 UVS passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output weak beam image; offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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